— What You Can Expect —
Racha Yai Island sits about 12 kilometres south of Phuket and is consistently ranked among the top dive destinations in the Andaman Sea. Its calm, sheltered bays, excellent visibility, and year-round warm water make it the ideal playground for both first-time divers and experienced underwater explorers.
This 2-dive listing is designed for all levels. If you have never dived before, your PADI-certified instructor will introduce you to the equipment, guide you through every breath, and make sure your first dive is one you remember forever. If you hold a certification, you will dive at a depth and style appropriate to your experience, with the flexibility to explore reef sections that match your skill level.
Your day begins with a hotel pickup and a ride to Chalong Pier, where breakfast and a full dive briefing await. After a 90-minute boat ride to Racha Yai, you will complete two dives across the morning and early afternoon, with a surface interval and Thai set lunch between them. Both dives are guided by your instructor, who will highlight the best coral formations, introduce you to resident reef fish, and ensure the group dives safely and comfortably throughout.
After your second dive, the afternoon is yours to relax on the boat and soak in the extraordinary beauty of Racha Yai Bay before the return journey to Chalong Pier and hotel drop-off by 17:30.
Pickup Zones
Option 1: Zone A — Included (Kalim, Patong, Kata, Karon, Phuket Old Town, Ko Sirey)
Option 2: Zone B — +100 THB/person (Kamala, Cherngtalay, Laguna, Surin, Bangtao, Panwa, Laem Hin, Nai Harn, Rawai, Sai Yuan, Chalong)
Option 3: Remote Area — +600 THB/person (Thalang, Ao Por, Maikhao, Naithon, Naiyang)
Option 4: Self-Transfer — Join at Chalong Pier by 07:30 (no pickup surcharge)